Training Program Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Training Program Manager jobs are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in instructional design, organizational development, human resources, or education. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations, supporting both 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM extension for eligible degree holders.
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INTRODUCTION
The Operations Training Program Manager partners with the business and other learning teams to create and design, implement and manage learning programs. Specific ownership will vary based on business requirements, with the main focus on aiding TMs with skill development related to secured loan offers and acceptance rates (Secured Rate).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program/Project Management:
- Strategically identify and launch learning programs that meet the business needs through completing needs analysis, determining program strategy, and identify and collaborate with resources to develop programs
- Develop, implement, and manage an effective user forum to build open communications to, from, and among our users
- Manage day-to-day tasks and associated milestones within programs
- Assess and monitor training programs for continuous improvement opportunities and providing continuous support to business/learners with the greatest ROI
-
Maintain programs in line with content management standards
-
Facilitation:
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Deliver instructor-led sessions, both live and virtual components of programs you manage and additional facilitation as necessary
-
Design:
-
Partner with the business and instructional design teams to create learner centered programs that utilize a blended approach with emerging technology and support the business strategic objectives and cultural needs. Programs need to be flexible and scalable to meet the changing needs of the business
-
Measurement:
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Utilize all levels of evaluation and regularly seek customer feedback to assess learning effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Develop targets and metrics to measure the success of training programs and partner with Learning Metrics and Analytics team(s) to share results with Operations and facilitate ongoing improvements in key goals
-
Business Relationships:
- Develop strong customer relationships by responding to all customer requests and serve as the primary point of contact for program activities, status and problem resolution
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- HS Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to obtain insurance licensing within 6 months of start date.
- 3+ years of experience in Financial Services.
- Proficiency with Field Reporting, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Power BI.
- Deep understanding of branch business practices and ability to apply insights to training outcomes.
- Ability to travel up to 25% including multiple overnights on occasion.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated project management expertise, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, and adherence to quality standards
- Proven and sustained ability to achieve key Originations and Servicing targets, including rate of secured offer acceptance (Secured Rate) and Delinquency Target Attainment (DTA)
- Proven ability to plan and manage multiple priorities concurrently with strong results/goal orientation. Adaptable to changing priorities.
- Ability to operate in a team environment as well as independently to complete work assignments using solid time management skills.
- Strong research skills with eye for quality and attention to detail while keeping strategy and broader objectives at forefront
- Ability to influence without direct authority
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as excellent listening skills; ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization including senior management
- Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
LOCATION
Location: Salt Lake City, UT - Hybrid
WHO WE ARE
OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime customers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans. Since 1912, we’ve looked beyond credit scores to help people get the money they need today and reach their goals for tomorrow. Our growing suite of personal loans, credit cards and other products help people borrow better and work toward a brighter future. Driven collaborators and innovators, our team thrives on transformative digital thinking, customer-first energy and flexible work arrangements that grow lives, careers and our company. At every level, we’re committed to an inclusive culture, career development and impacting the communities where we live and work. Getting people to a better place has made us a better company for over a century. There’s never been a better time to shine with OneMain.
BENEFITS
Because team members at their best means OneMain at our best, we provide opportunities and benefits that make their health and careers a priority. That’s why we’ve packed our comprehensive benefits package for full- and some part-timers with:
- Health and wellbeing options including medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurances
- Up to 4% matching 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off (15 days’ vacation per year, prorated based on start date)
- Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance (prorated based on start date)
- 11 Paid holidays (4 floating holidays, prorated based on start date)
- Paid volunteer time (3 days per year, prorated based on start date)

INTRODUCTION
The Operations Training Program Manager partners with the business and other learning teams to create and design, implement and manage learning programs. Specific ownership will vary based on business requirements, with the main focus on aiding TMs with skill development related to secured loan offers and acceptance rates (Secured Rate).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program/Project Management:
- Strategically identify and launch learning programs that meet the business needs through completing needs analysis, determining program strategy, and identify and collaborate with resources to develop programs
- Develop, implement, and manage an effective user forum to build open communications to, from, and among our users
- Manage day-to-day tasks and associated milestones within programs
- Assess and monitor training programs for continuous improvement opportunities and providing continuous support to business/learners with the greatest ROI
-
Maintain programs in line with content management standards
-
Facilitation:
-
Deliver instructor-led sessions, both live and virtual components of programs you manage and additional facilitation as necessary
-
Design:
-
Partner with the business and instructional design teams to create learner centered programs that utilize a blended approach with emerging technology and support the business strategic objectives and cultural needs. Programs need to be flexible and scalable to meet the changing needs of the business
-
Measurement:
-
Utilize all levels of evaluation and regularly seek customer feedback to assess learning effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Develop targets and metrics to measure the success of training programs and partner with Learning Metrics and Analytics team(s) to share results with Operations and facilitate ongoing improvements in key goals
-
Business Relationships:
- Develop strong customer relationships by responding to all customer requests and serve as the primary point of contact for program activities, status and problem resolution
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- HS Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to obtain insurance licensing within 6 months of start date.
- 3+ years of experience in Financial Services.
- Proficiency with Field Reporting, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Power BI.
- Deep understanding of branch business practices and ability to apply insights to training outcomes.
- Ability to travel up to 25% including multiple overnights on occasion.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated project management expertise, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, and adherence to quality standards
- Proven and sustained ability to achieve key Originations and Servicing targets, including rate of secured offer acceptance (Secured Rate) and Delinquency Target Attainment (DTA)
- Proven ability to plan and manage multiple priorities concurrently with strong results/goal orientation. Adaptable to changing priorities.
- Ability to operate in a team environment as well as independently to complete work assignments using solid time management skills.
- Strong research skills with eye for quality and attention to detail while keeping strategy and broader objectives at forefront
- Ability to influence without direct authority
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as excellent listening skills; ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization including senior management
- Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
LOCATION
Location: Salt Lake City, UT - Hybrid
WHO WE ARE
OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime customers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans. Since 1912, we’ve looked beyond credit scores to help people get the money they need today and reach their goals for tomorrow. Our growing suite of personal loans, credit cards and other products help people borrow better and work toward a brighter future. Driven collaborators and innovators, our team thrives on transformative digital thinking, customer-first energy and flexible work arrangements that grow lives, careers and our company. At every level, we’re committed to an inclusive culture, career development and impacting the communities where we live and work. Getting people to a better place has made us a better company for over a century. There’s never been a better time to shine with OneMain.
BENEFITS
Because team members at their best means OneMain at our best, we provide opportunities and benefits that make their health and careers a priority. That’s why we’ve packed our comprehensive benefits package for full- and some part-timers with:
- Health and wellbeing options including medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurances
- Up to 4% matching 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off (15 days’ vacation per year, prorated based on start date)
- Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance (prorated based on start date)
- 11 Paid holidays (4 floating holidays, prorated based on start date)
- Paid volunteer time (3 days per year, prorated based on start date)
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Training Program Manager
Lead with your degree field, not just your job title
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree and your role. Frame your background explicitly: a degree in instructional design, HR, or organizational development maps cleanly to Training Program Manager responsibilities. Make that connection obvious in every application.
Target employers with existing L&D infrastructure
Large enterprises with dedicated Learning and Development teams are far more likely to have immigration counsel on staff and prior OPT sponsorship experience. Mid-sized firms building out their training function for the first time are higher-risk bets for visa-naive hiring managers.
Quantify program impact before you apply
Hiring managers sponsoring OPT workers want to see measurable ROI. Prepare two or three specific examples: completion rates improved, onboarding time reduced, or employee performance scores after your training initiatives. Numbers make the sponsorship conversation easier for the employer.
Address OPT early in recruiter conversations
Waiting until an offer to disclose your status creates friction. Mention your OPT authorization and remaining duration in the first recruiter call. It signals transparency, gives the employer time to consult HR, and filters out roles where sponsorship was never realistic.
Check whether your degree qualifies for the STEM extension
Degrees in educational technology, human resource development, or instructional systems design are often STEM-designated. A 24-month extension gives employers a longer runway before H-1B sponsorship is required, which meaningfully reduces their perceived risk in hiring you.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already sponsoring OPT
Applying to companies with no sponsorship history is an inefficient use of your OPT clock. Migrate Mate surfaces Training Program Manager roles at employers who have sponsored international candidates before, so you spend your authorized period on opportunities that are actually viable.
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Does a Training Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT?
Yes, in most cases. Training Program Manager roles typically require a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as instructional design, human resources, organizational development, or educational technology. That degree requirement is what makes the role a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, which is necessary for both OPT work authorization and any future H-1B petition.
Which degree fields best support OPT authorization for this role?
Instructional design, human resource development, organizational behavior, educational technology, and industrial-organizational psychology are the strongest matches. A general business degree can work if your coursework or concentration emphasized training and development. The key is demonstrating a direct connection between your degree field and the core responsibilities of the Training Program Manager role.
Can I work as a Training Program Manager on a STEM OPT extension?
Potentially yes, depending on your undergraduate or graduate degree. Programs in educational technology, instructional systems design, and human resource development are frequently STEM-designated under the DHS STEM list. If your degree qualifies, you can apply for a 24-month extension after your initial 12-month OPT period, giving you up to three years of total work authorization before needing employer-sponsored status.
What should I look for when evaluating whether an employer will support my OPT?
Look for employers who have previously hired international students or sponsored H-1B workers, which signals they understand the process. Large organizations with in-house HR and legal teams are better positioned than small companies encountering OPT paperwork for the first time. Migrate Mate filters Training Program Manager roles by sponsorship history, making it easier to focus your search on employers already familiar with work authorization requirements.
How does the 90-day unemployment limit affect my Training Program Manager job search?
F-1 OPT students can accumulate no more than 90 days of unemployment during the initial 12-month period. STEM extension holders get an additional 60 days, for a maximum of 150 days total across both periods. Training Program Manager hiring cycles can run six to ten weeks, so starting your search well before your OPT start date or current role ends is critical to staying within those limits.
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